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HK04 HYT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,475 mi
Last recorded106,475 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 HYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 106,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 105,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2024 105,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 103,533 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 101,889 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,070 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 83,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 74,011 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 73,070 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,811 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,844 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,627 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 67,627 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear under body strut bent out of shape

Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,093 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear under body strut "bent" out of shape

Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear under body strut "bent" out of shape

Pass 20 Aug 2012 59,057 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear fog lamp suspect intermittant fault

Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,523 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s front tyre starting to get low on inner edges

o/s rear floor stay damaged

screw in n/s rear tyre

slight surface rust on rear suspension parts

stone chip at windscreen o/s

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,107 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread (boarderline). o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,975 miles

o/s/r body brace bent. rear tyres at 2mm & bold on edges.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,450 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,929 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,920 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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HK04 HYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK04 HYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK04 HYT registered?

HK04 HYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is HK04 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK04 HYT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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